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July 27, 2012 · Beech 95-A55 · N1572S

Homerville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Homerville, GA
Aircraft
Beech 95-A55 (1962)
Tail Number
N1572S
Operator
Spread Your Wings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12LA503

The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight at 5,000 feet mean sea level, the left engine suddenly lost power. The pilot did not notice a loss of oil pressure or increased engine temperature indication before the power loss. He feathered the left engine propeller, but the airplane was unable to maintain altitude. Unable to reach a suitable airport, the pilot landed the airplane on a road, and it then veered off the road into a ditch. During a test run of the left engine, it would only run when the airframe electric fuel boost pump was in the "on" position. When the boost pump was turned off, the engine would stop running. The engine-driven fuel pump was removed and examined, and debris was found blocking the vapor return jet in the fuel pump.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Climb capability-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

On July 27, 2012, about 1535 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-A55, N1572S, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Homerville, Georgia. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Spread Your Wings LLC., under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight from Douglas Municipal Airport (DQH), Georgia to Flying Ten Airport (0J8), Archer, Florida. The flight originated from DQH at 1500. The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at 5,000 feet mean sea level, approximately five nautical miles from Homerville Airport (HOE), Homerville, Georgia, there was a sudden loss of power in the left engine. The pilot reported no indication of a loss in oil pressure or increased engine temperature prior to the loss of power. The pilot feathered the left propeller and began a descent into HOE. Although the left propeller was feathered, the airplane could not maintain altitude. The pilot realized he would not be able to make it to HOE and decided to make a forced landing on a road. During the landing roll out the airplane veered off the road into a ditch. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene confirmed structural damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The airplane was defueled and no debris was found within the fuel prior to the aircraft recovery. During the examination of the left engine a test run was conducted. It was noted that the engine would only run when the airframe electric fuel boost pump was in the on position. When the boost pump was turned off the engine would stop running. The engine driven fuel pump was removed and examined. The drive coupling was intact and not damaged, and the fuel pump drive shaft rotated freely. The engine driven fuel pump was removed and sent to Continental Motors Incorporated (CMI) Analytical Department for examination. The engine driven fuel pump was flow tested and disassembled by CMI under the supervision of a NTSB investigator. During the examination, debris was found blocking the vapor return jet in the fuel pump. Once the debris was removed, the fuel pump flowed correctly. A review of the left engine logbook revealed that the fuel line from the firewall to engine driven fuel pump was replaced the day prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EDT
Nearest AirportHomerville Airport (5nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-A55
Tail NumberN1572S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpread Your Wings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260 | Cont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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